Four more Aggies suspended for Rice

COLLEGE STATION – The Texas A&M defense has been dealt a big blow – before even kicking off with Rice at noon today. A&M announced the two-game suspensions of linebacker Steven Jenkins, defensive back De’Vante Harris, defensive lineman Gavin Stansbury and receiver Edward Pope for “violating … department rules and regulations.”

Jenkins and Harris are starters. Starting defensive tackle Kirby Ennis was already suspended for the Rice game, along with starting safety Floyd Raven. Starting cornerback Deshazor Everett is suspended for half a game, along with quarterback Johnny Manziel.